Switzerland 1905 Standing Helvetia

• Issue Dates : 1905 - 1907
• Designed by :
• Engraved by:
• Printed by : Max Girardet (Berne) on white paper
• Print Process : Recess
• Perforations : various
• Watermark: Swiss crosses
• Catalogue N°s Michel 74-81, Yvert 93-99, SG (1955) 202-222

First use of a watermark for the standing Helvetia. Valid until end 1924. Not to be confused with the 1907 issue on granite paper.

Most usual issue

Shades.

20 c orange, bridge at ZÜRICH in 1908. Mi74.	25 c
30 c orange-brown at LA CHAUX DE FONDS in 1905. Mi76C.	30c reddish brown at SERRIERES station in 1905. Mi76Cc	30 c brown, bridge at the FURKA-PASS in 1907. Mi76C.
40 c Mi77	40 c bridge at ZÜRICH 1 WIPKINGEN in 1905.	50 c	50 c bridge at ST IMIER in 1907.
1 Fr at SCHAFFHAUSEN in February 1907.	1 Fr bridge [not identified] in November 1907.	3 Fr 1906 issue? 1902 cancel!

1906 variant

25 c used at FRIBOURG in 1907. Mi81C

25 c used in 1908. Mi81